Drawing

July 27, 2020

Artist Reimagines Iconic Disney Princesses With Realistic Facial Proportions

Everyone is familiar with Disney's trademark art style. Their beloved animated characters often have cute, diminutive features with large, expressive eyes. These proportions make them appear more cartoon-like than realistic, which gave one artist an idea for a twist on Disney convention. In her ongoing project, California-based illustrator Holly Fae reimagines famous Disney princesses and other characters with more lifelike proportions. Fae started the series by transforming the starlet sisters of Frozen, Elsa and Anna.

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July 12, 2020

6 Artists You Should Know Who Draw With Colorful Oil and Chalk Pastels

From the chalky sketches of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo during the Renaissance to the expressive drawings of Edgar Degas in the 1800s, artists have been creating pastel art for centuries. The medium’s popularity continues to thrive, with more and more contemporary artists choosing soft and oil pastel sticks as their favorite drawing tools.

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July 10, 2020

Striking Drawings Use White Pencil on Black Paper to Show Gently Lit Faces

Malaysian artist Kay Lee explores the relationship of light and shadow in her series of spectacular illustrations. She uses a white colored pencil to illuminate select portions of her subjects on black paper. The atmospheric use of dark space gives these small, minimalistic drawings an alluring sense of mystery and depth. Lee received her formal training in fine art at the Nanjing University of the Arts in China, where she majored in oil painting.

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July 6, 2020

Illustrator Creates Heartwarming Animal Comics to Spread Positivity Every Day

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many parts of our daily lives, including our mental health. That is why it is important to remember to practice self-care, and find ways to de-stress—like exercising or completing a coloring book. Fortunately, illustrator Jang (of JangandFox Studio) continues to brighten up everyone's Instagram feed with her heartwarming animal comics. Jang began the popular series in 2018 as a way to encourage kindness and self-love.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.